Music Fest on the Water "Flashback"
8/2/2009 - 12/31/2009
1pm - 4pm
The Pier Courtyard
800 2nd Ave. N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
"Flashback" performs for Music Fest. One of your favorite bands, "Flashback", will be with us, again on Sunday, August 2nd, in the Waterside Courtyard. Performing your favorite classic rock tunes. join us for facing and/or listening in the Courtyard every Sunday for our Music Fest on the Water. (Every Sunday indefinitely)
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Sanding Ovations
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009
Times Vary
Treasure Island Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
A three-day Masters Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival comes to Treasure Island, the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida! Live local music, food, drinks, arts & crafts, kids stuff and some of the finest, over-the-top sand sculptures from professionals.
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Pinocchio
11/21/2009 - 11/21/2009
11:00am until
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
On his journey, Pinocchio is lured by the evil coachman to the land of the toys, crosses paths with a swindling fox and cat, and discovers that his nose grown when he tells lies. With the guidance of the Blue Fairy, our hard headed friend finally understands a valuable lesson about truth, and even helps to rescue his loving father, Gepetto, from the belly of a whale! Having learned from past mistakes, Pinocchio eventually earns the right to become a real boy.
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Holiday Market & Expo
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
10am-6pm
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895
This year shop for everyone on your list at the Holiday Market & Expo. Filled with exhibits, speciality boutiques and shop's, you'll find unique jewelry, home and holiday decorations, candles, chocolates and much more. Enjoy strolling musicians playing holiday tunes and take in the sights and sounds of this very special time of the year. Get in the spirit with a trip to this year's Holiday Market Expo. Free parking, special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus both days. Holiday music and strolling musicians will be on hand. make plans to attend this special Holiday Gift Market.
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Holizarr Deux
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
Varies
The Studio@620
620 First Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The St. Pete Craft Heroes and The Studio@620 invite you to Holizarr Deux: The second annual Hand Made Holiday Bazaar! Support local artist and crafts people in your community by selecting hand made holiday gifts this year. Lunch will be available for purchase as well, catered by 620's beloved hospitality mom, Winnie. Free admission. We'll have a wide variety of artists and crafts people exhibiting their latest creations, everything from stained glass to plush toys, knitted goods, hand pored candles, fine art photography, printmaking, painting, jewelry, clothing, hand made cards, cute things for baby, even rain barrels. Come out and vote for your favorite vendor and win the cash prize for people's choice.
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Shake Your Money Maker on Cleveland Street
11/27/2009 - 11/27/2009
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Entertainment will be a Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club, and The Mainstream Band featuring Kirsten Joyer. Beer, wine and food for sale along with multiple street vendors. The Clearwater Veterans Alliance will be the benefiting charity. Special appearance of the pirates and their Gasparilla ships, Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita and other!

Antiques & Collectibles Show
11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
10am - 5pm
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
This popular holiday season show features exhibitors of fun stuff from the 1930's through 1960's! Retro furnishing and decore, vintage fashion, toys, games and dolls. fun ephemera, magazines, movie memorabilia, vintage Christmas ornaments, glassware & pottery, bakelite & costume jewelry, linens, pin-up art, postcards & paperbacks, old state souvenirs and much more nostalgia. Special features will include presentations by Gary Moss on vintage tin toys, as well as a lecture on 1950's through 1970's rock n'roll memorabilia. Christmas collector Cory Adams will lecture on "Collecting Christmas". Cash bar and great retro tunes all day. Admission $6, children 3 years old are $3.
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Holiday Lights In The Gardens
11/28/2009 - 1/3/2010
6-10pm
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33774
Share the holiday spirit and enjoy the beautiful gardens that sparkle wit hthe warmth of the season. A community tradition that adds a touch of festivity with more than 400,000 twinkling lights, Holiday Lights are open nightly through January 3rd. For more information, call 727-582-2100.
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"Santa's Holiday Revue" presented by Largo Cultural Center
12/1/2009 - 12/5/2009
Varies
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Santa's Holiday Revue is a fast paced rollicking musical that takes a joyous round the world tour of the dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more. Students will sing, clap and tap along as they learn new and old traditions, customs and folklore that instill the magic of the season. This wonderful jubilee creates a memorable and heart-warming experience that celebrates the true spirit of cultural diversity. Tickets: $8 adult, $7 children, $25 family four pack. For more information, call 727-587-6751.
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Downtown Clearwater Holiday Lightup
12/4/2009 - 12/4/2009
5:00pm-10:00pm
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 33767
Join WTVT FOX 13 reporter Charley Belcher, City Officials and Santa as they switch on Clearwater's glittering 25 foot holiday tree in the Cleveland Street District's downtown brand new Station Square Park! Directly afterward, winners of the 2nd Annual Downtown Development Board Wreath Decorating Competition will be announced. Special family entertainment will be provided inside Station Park by Radio Disney. Activities made possible by the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Downtown Development Board and City of Clearwater at this FREE family-friendly event include: Vote for your favorite wreath, 40 tons of snow, two toboggan runs, Photo taken with Santa, Holiday carolers, Beer, wine and gifts galore, snow play area for smaller children, Holiday bazaar, Raffles and prizes and plenty of fun
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The Chocolate Nutcracker
12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009
Varies
Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center
400 1st St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Chocolate Nutcracker is an African-American-inspired rendering of the traditional Nutcracker ballet that tells the story of a little girl and her magical nutcracker journey through a multicultural, multiethnic, joyous celebration of dance and music. For tickets, call 727-892-5767.
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Art in the Park - Holiday Forest
12/5/2009 - 12/5/2009
10am-3pm
Williams Park
330 2nd Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Holiday trees decorated by local arts organizations will be up for display and auction during Art in the Park to benefit local arts and culture organizations. Organized by The PinkCricket Center for Arts Education.
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CASA Peace Breakfast
12/9/2009 - 12/9/2009
7am - until
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895
Casa, Peace Breakfast, for a table or sponsorship please call 727-895-4912.
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"The Nutcracker 09"
12/19/2009 - 12/20/2009
2 & 8:00pm
Royal Theater
11011 22nd Street South, Midtown
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Following the sensational response to this Nutcracker last season, the Moscow Classical Ballet returns with the production that comes closest to the original premiered in St. Petersburg more than 100 years ago, Featuring choreography by Vainonew, Kasatkina and Vasilyov," The Great Russian Nutcracker" has become a trademark for this renowned company. Stunning costumes showcase the talent of superb dancers. Recapture the nostalgia and magic of this classic treasure
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Cinderella
1/7/2010 - 1/9/2010
Varies
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
One of the best fairy tales ever written. Join us as The Fairy Godmother takes on the evil Stepmother to assure that Cinderella and Prince Charming are reunited for the happiest of endings.
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Bill Schustik/The American Troubadour
1/29/2010 - 1/29/2010
Varies
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
Bill travels all over America gathering songs and sowing legends. The tools of his trade include his impressive baritone voice, a keen sense of drama, a colorful array of folk instruments, and his deep abiding love for traditional American lore. He uses music and folklore, costumes, artifacts, maps, and flags in an integrated performing/teaching experience. Bill travels all over America gathering songs and sowing legends. School show - January 29th. 10:45am and 12:15pm, $6 each.
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Bullyproof The Musical
2/18/2010 - 2/19/2010
10;45a & 12:15pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
When Penelope Jane hears that Ely Shoemaker, the biggest bully at the Pleasantville junior High as bullied her best friend Bernadette Bernstien, she just knows that she has to come up with a way to stop him form doing it again. But what can she do? Join Penelope Jane and her friends Bernadette, Eugene and Mr. Frickell as they learn that to "bullyproof: yourself you must first take a S.T.A.N.D.
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The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
3/26/2010 - 3/28/2010
Bayfront Downtown St. Petersburg
400 1st St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg returns March 26-28, with the famed IndyCar Series auto racing. Drivers will race at speeds in excess of 170 mph along a 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary circuit that runs through the streets of St. Petersburg and through the Albert Whitted Airport, overlooking the picturesque St. Petersburg waterfront. This is a one-of-a-kind event for the Tampa Bay area and the entire southeast United States. For more information, visit www.gpstpete.com.
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